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Sunday, February 21, 2016

JON VOIGHT IS A PRINCE claims co-actor on new TV movie Dave Gatzke

Dave Gatzke recently worked on a film with Jon Voight in Kentucky for Hallmark Family TV.The truth be told, I went to Arcata Union High School with Dave, & we actually went to the same movie house in the 50's.He has high praises for the film's star, Jon Voight.Always involved in choirs, drama productions & talent nights, little did he know his talent would be called upon in Kentucky.

autographed script for Dave Gatzke

MOLLOY: Your first exposure to film was in Arcata, CA at the Saturday matinees?GATZKE: I remember going with my folks to see "Snow White" and/or "Bambi".MOLLOY: I know you like the early Disney characters including Donald Duck. I would go to the matinee at the same theater with my older sister & her friends. You sometimes post vintage cartoon runs on your facebook.GATZKE: Yeh, I love those guys.MOLLOY: As a young adult to moved to Europe. Can you tell me about that?GATZKE: I joined the Army & was stationed in Germany. I loved being so close to Switzerland so I could go skiing, or so close to France that I could take off & go out to dinner.MOLLOY: Who is your favorite actor working today?GATZKE: By far, that would be Jon Voight.MOLLOY: Who would you say is your favorite all time actor?GATZKE: That would have to be Humphrey Bogart.MOLLOY: Do you think your military experience changed your outlook about films?GATZKE: The military structures your life. Whenever I would watch movies the actors seemed to be authentic, or "off-duty". I loved that.

Dave Gatzke (Left) Jon Voight (Right)

MOLLOY: Why do you love Kentucky?GATZKE: Kentucky is a great place to live. We are centrally located here, with easy access to trails for horse-back riding, lakes for fishing, it's just great.MOLLOY: It was your horse-back riding environment that led you to being cast in the film?GATZKE: My friend's farm was being used as the set for the movie. The Director, named Charlie, telephoned to explain they wanted a conversation with "Hippie Dave". Jon Voight explained they needed a couple of characters like me to be in the film. Once at the set, we were told to say anything you want to....(this is while the Director is taking notes), now their words have become part of the script.MOLLOY: Would you like to pursue a professional acting career?

Dave Gatzke

GATZKE: It was a pleasure.MOLLOY: Final comments?GATZKE: There were other big stars, Melanie Griffith & James Caan, but Jon Voight stood out to me. Jon & Charlie made my movie experience the best I ever had. Jon Voight is a prince.MOLLOY: When is the movie due to be out? And the title please?GATZKE: The film will be titled "JL Ranch". It is expected to air in July 2016.MOLLOY: Thank you Dave, great to talk to you again after all these years.